Outside the study room, Chu He could clearly hear Baby Chuâs cheers. âYay! Iâm going to be a big brother!â
She widened her eyes in surprise and looked towards the door. She was somewhat taken aback by Baby Chuâs attitude. She had been so worried earlier that Baby Chu would not be able to accept another pair of younger siblings. She did not expect that the boy would anticipate the arrival of two babies as much as Gu Jinglian and herself! She smiled in relief, finding this heartwarming!
It was her good fortune to have an eldest son like Baby Chu! Now that she knew Baby Chuâs attitude, Chu He felt as though a rock had been lifted off her chest!
The conversation between father and son ended. By the time the door opened, Chu He had already left quietly. Baby Chu ran to Linxiâs room happily and learned from Butler Fu that Linxi was still in school.
Linxi was in primary school while Baby Chu was still in kindergarten. Hence, Linxi ended school slightly later. Having to wait was torturous. Baby Chu could not wait to share this great news with Linxi.
After much anticipation on Baby Chuâs part, Linxi finally finished school. From afar, he could hear Linxi coming into the backyard, greeting Madam Qin and Butler Fu with a little laugh. Baby Chu ran downstairs excitedly, almost throwing himself at Linxi! / /
âLinxi!â
Linxi was a little shocked as he caught Baby Chu. The latter jumped into his embrace, throwing his arms around his neck, and started jumping up and down excitedly.
âLinxi, weâre going to be big brothers! Weâre going to be big brothers!â
Before Linxi could figure out what was going on, he heard Baby Chu announcing solemnly, âFrom now on, youâre the eldest brother and Iâm the second brother. Hehe!â
When Butler Fu and Madam Qin heard this, they looked at each other and smiled.
Linxi was taken by surprise. âBaby Chu, what do you mean? I donât understand.â
âLet me tell you a secret!â Baby Chu tugged at Linxiâs sleeve and whispered to him, âMommy is pregnant! Daddy said that Mommy is pregnant with two babiesâa little brother and a little sister!â
â...â
Linxi was stunned. He widened his eyes in a daze. This news...
It was too sudden!
What a great surprise!
After a long time, he finally reacted by grabbing Baby Chuâs hand and asking in disbelief, âReally?â
âReally, really!â
Baby Chu nodded fervently. âFather told me himself!â
âGood heavens...â
Linxi said, âThen theyâre dragon and phoenix twins!â
âDragon and phoenix twins!?â
âYes, dragon and phoenix twins... a boy and a girl baby. Itâs very rare to have a boy and a girl baby at the same time!â
Baby Chu was even more surprised to hear this. âReally? I thought having twins was very normal.â
âNot at all.â
Linxi was now excited too. He took Baby Chuâs hands and jumped around in circles. âBaby Chu, weâll have a little brother and little sister!â
âUh huh!â Baby Chu asked curiously, âDo you prefer a little brother or little sister?â
âMe? I like them all. If I have to choose, then I would prefer a little sister.â Growing up in North Africa, he didnât have a sister but had younger brothers.
âI prefer a little brother.â
âWhy?â
Baby Chu said matter-of-factly, âBecause Daddy seems to prefer little sisters and no one seems to like a little brother, so Iâll prefer a little brother then! Besides, if I have a little brother, I can teach him how to play soccer.â
Linxi smiled at him upon hearing this. âAlright, you prefer a little brother then, and I shall prefer a little sister!â